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CX54 FHK

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,845 mi
Last recorded102,845 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 102,845 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 102,841 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 99,774 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 99,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,970 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 97,955 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 96,651 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 94,493 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,039 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,641 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,346 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 84,342 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 80,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,236 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre wall scrubbed and has perishing cracks

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,654 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,925 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 34,775 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,476 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CX54 FHK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX54 FHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX54 FHK registered?

CX54 FHK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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